In this week’s Gaming News Round-up GTA V walks away with just under a billion dollars on its first day, Battlefield 4 blasts us with spectacular visuals, and Gran Turismo celebrates its anniversary with a doccie. FULL STORY >

Lost Planet 3 has us crash landing on E.D.N. III's desolate surface once again. But does the shooter have enough bullets in the feature chamber to appeal to both newbies and fans of the series alike? FULL STORY >

Due for a contract upgrade but cannot opt for a BlackBerry 10 device due to the lack of BIS support? Then the 9720 is just for you. FULL STORY >

LG makes its Optimus G Pro locally available to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 for phablet dominance. Is it good enough to knock the current king off its phablet throne? FULL STORY >

Razer offers its Ferox portable speakers for gamers and music fans who want to boost their audio experience on the go, but is it music to the ears of budget-conscious audiophiles? FULL STORY >

Intel launches its new multi-core, low-power Atom SoC series for tablets and other mobile devices dubbed Bay Trail. FULL STORY >

If you think a portable headset that delivers decent sound quality and volume without the associated price pain is about as real as Santa Claus, check out Jays' v-Jays on-ear earphones. FULL STORY >

Crossovers are currently popular with car buyers around the globe. We get behind the wheel of the Subaru XV to find out if it can compete with the likes of the Mitsubishi ASX. FULL STORY >

If you enjoyed Kick-Ass, you’ll be more than satisfied with Kick-Ass 2. FULL STORY >

If you are in the market for an excellent midrange smartphone, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 mini is one of the leading contenders. FULL STORY >

Android Jelly Bean goodness now sports a more affordable pricetag thanks to the Vodafone Smart Mini. FULL STORY >

Grabbing the headlines in the Green News this month: Crossbar aims to make the single-day battery life of mobile devices passe by the year 2015, while BMW showcases its forthcoming i8 concept car. FULL STORY >

It looks like a so-so month at the movies, with no major sci-fi releases forthcoming. Here are the best of the rest. FULL STORY >

LG shoots for entry-level dominance with its L5 II smartphone, which boasts a good display and some added Android functionality. FULL STORY >

Elysium is the much-anticipated next movie from District 9’s South African-born Neill Blomkamp, who has crafted another epic and spectacular science-fiction actioner that prods us by holding a mirror up against present day society. FULL STORY >